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Retail Trade · Anchorage, AK

Phelps Tire Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phelps Tire Company ranks #11,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$28,760
OSHA penalties
37
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phelps Tire Company in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,760. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phelps Tire Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 18.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,182 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, C-Town Supermarket in Bayonne, NJ is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

18.5
violations per inspection
86.5%
of violations were serious
#11,182
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Phelps Tire Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phelps Tire Company runs far above peers (9.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$28,760 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Phelps Tire Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE HOME DEPOT USA, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AMERIGAS PROPANE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ZERTECK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOME DEPOT #6559, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LKQ CORPORATION / LK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALMART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LYNN LAYTON CADILLAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RIMROCK SUBARU INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL SHOP RITE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SKIPPER MARINE OF MI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE KROGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JNS BIOFUELS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAPA JOES BIRMINGHAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELEMENTS HOSPITALITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUPERMERCADO PLAZA B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MATTRESS FIRM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WALMART INC. STORE# …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Phelps Tire Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37
Phelps Tire Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 37 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Phelps Tire Company in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Retail Trade sector: Phelps Tire Company is the #260 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,175 employers with nonzero fines ($28,760).

How Phelps Tire Company Compares

Phelps Tire Company's 18.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-03-10

Last Inspection

2016-05-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

18.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 18.5 violations per visit. That's $14,380 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

32

Serious

86.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

13.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,500

Current Penalty Amount

$28,760

Penalty Reduction

5.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,740 from the initial assessment of $30,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Phelps Tire Company compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Phelps Tire Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 37 1.7
Total Penalty $28,760 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,380 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phelps Tire Company, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,760 here).

Webb's RV Center $28,721 ME Organtica $28,800 NM Tractor Supply Company $28,900 ME Tractor Supply Company $28,611 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Odenville, AL The Home Depot USA, INC 2 insp. ST Thomas, VI Amerigas Propane, INC. 2 insp. Conroe, TX Zerteck INC. 2 insp. Coxsackie, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

C-Town Supermarket
Bayonne, NJ
0 inspections $0
Kaupas Water
Silverthorne, CO
0 inspections $0
Precision Door Service
Menomonee Falls, WI
0 inspections $0
Metro PCS
El Paso, TX
0 inspections $0
Webb's RV Center
Bangor, ME
2 inspections $28,721

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phelps Tire Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phelps Tire Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 2 inspections, including 32 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Phelps Tire Company have? ▼
Phelps Tire Company has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,760.
How many OSHA inspections has Phelps Tire Company had? ▼
Phelps Tire Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-10 and the most recent on 2016-05-16. This averages 18.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phelps Tire Company? ▼
Phelps Tire Company has been assessed $28,760 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,500 (a 5.7% reduction).
Does Phelps Tire Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phelps Tire Company has 32 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Phelps Tire Company operate in? ▼
Phelps Tire Company operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 441320). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Phelps Tire Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phelps Tire Company ranks #11,182 (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Phelps Tire Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phelps Tire Company's total OSHA penalty of $28,760 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer (9.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, C-Town Supermarket in Bayonne, NJ is a similar retail trade employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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